Events in February 2023
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January 30, 2023
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January 31, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: GURU TSOK INHOUSE - on the 10th of the Lunar monthGURU TSOK INHOUSE - on the 10th of the Lunar monthJanuary 31, 2023 - 7:00 pm Happy Guru Rinpoche Day! Please feel free to join us at the Centre (Co-vid protocols still in place) we will follow NYC Centre with Khenpo Norgay & Lama Pasang - here is the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82715263353?pwd=UmZoM1ZIalJsWnR3TWZKMWg5RFcyQT09 Meeting ID: 827 1526 3353 Passcode: Guru Rigdzin Dupa with Tsok feast offering - focusing on the inner practice of Padmasambhava to purify our obstacles and to receive blessings & accomplishment from Guru Rinpoche. Tsok means “gathering together” for a spiritual feast. The practitioners come together, the food and drink to be offered to everyone is assembled, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas gather together, and finally as a result of this practice, merit and wisdom are accumulated or “gathered together” by the participants. Text is available at this link: |
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February 5, 2023(1 event)
AMITABHA/PHOWA – on the 15th of the Lunar monthAMITABHA/PHOWA – on the 15th of the Lunar monthFebruary 5, 2023 - Today is Amitabha/Phowa Day Buddha Amitabha, whose name means ‘Boundless Light’ is particularly associated with the clear light of liberation that dawns when one recognizes the true nature of one’s own mind. This subtlest manifestation of mind arises also at death and is known as the clear light of death. Phowa – Namchö Practice - The practice of conscious dying and the transfer of Consciousness to the Pure Land; a profound way in which Dharma is realized spontaneously. Text is available at this link: For ritual practice days, we encourage our sangha to join those Palyul Centres whose practices are led on Zoom by a resident Lama.
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February 6, 2023
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February 9, 2023
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February 10, 2023
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February 11, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: TEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaTEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaFebruary 11, 2023 - 9:30 am The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: A Summary of the Heart Essence of a Bodhisattva’s Conduct. The Ottawa Palyul Centre is delighted to host this teaching on Zoom by Lopon Rigzin Losal, one of Namdroling’s advanced English-speaking monastic teachers. The text that Lopon will teach from, ‘The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva’, was composed by Gyalsé (Bodhisattva) Tokmé Zangpo in the 14th century. It is a concise summary in 37 verses of the heart essence of a Bodhisattva’s conduct. In taking us through this text and the commentary called “Dispelling the Darkness of Mind”, Lopon Rigsel will help us to understand what it means to be a Bodhisattva and how we can follow in the footsteps of those who walk the path that joins primordial wisdom and loving compassion. We are sure that you will connect with Lopon Rigsel’s in-depth knowledge, his enthusiasm, and concern for students who often have little opportunity to communicate informally with an authentically trained Nyingma teacher. All are welcome and can join anytime - no registration required. Click Here: Zoom Link Bio - Lopon Rigsel Donate - OTTAWA PALYUL CENTRE Text - 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva.pdf Prayers - Manjushri.pdf & Opening & Dedication Prayers Ohio.pdf |
February 12, 2023
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February 14, 2023
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February 15, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: YUMKA/DAKINI TSOK INHOUSE – on the 25th of the Lunar monthYUMKA/DAKINI TSOK INHOUSE – on the 25th of the Lunar monthFebruary 15, 2023 - 7:00 pm Happy Dakini Day! Please feel free to join us at the Centre (Co-vid protocols still in place) we will follow NYC Centre with Khenpo Norgay & Lama Pasang - here is the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82715263353?pwd=UmZoM1ZIalJsWnR3TWZKMWg5RFcyQT09 Meeting ID: 827 1526 3353 Passcode: Guru Yumka (The Queen of Great Bliss) with Tsok feast offering on the 25th of the lunar month is dedicated to Padmasambhava's consort, the enlightened wisdom Dakini, Yeshe Tsogyal. Tsok means “gathering together” for a spiritual feast. The practitioners come together, the food and drink to be offered to everyone is assembled, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas gather together, and finally as a result of this practice, merit and wisdom are accumulated or “gathered together” by the participants. Text is available at this link: |
February 16, 2023
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February 18, 2023
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February 19, 2023(1 event)
VAJRAKILAYA (DHARMA PROTECTOR) - GUTOR - on the 29th of the Lunar monthVAJRAKILAYA (DHARMA PROTECTOR) - GUTOR - on the 29th of the Lunar monthFebruary 19, 2023 - Today is Dharma Protector Day Gutor (no practice at the Centre) - is a special Vajrakilaya ritual carried out just before the Tibetan New Year to dispel all the negativity of the old year and clear the way for an auspicious beginning to the new year. It is customary to do Vajrakilaya practice on this day, please feel free to join another centre or practice on your own. Text is available at this link: NamchoDailyPractice & Vajrakilaya For ritual practice days, we encourage our sangha to join those Palyul Centres whose practices are led on Zoom by a resident Lama.
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February 20, 2023
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February 21, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: INHOUSE LOSAR Bum Gyur Dawa (100,000 month) - Year of the Water RabbitINHOUSE LOSAR Bum Gyur Dawa (100,000 month) - Year of the Water RabbitFebruary 21, 2023 - 7:00 pm
HAPPY LOSAR!
2150 Year of the Water Rabbit May the melodious beat of the Dharma drum beautify this world! May all sentient beings be blissful and happy! May they practice the Dharma through the day and night! Please join us at the Centre for auspicious prayers and Shower of Blessings Practice to welcome the New Year - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 7 - 9 p.m. February 21 - Losar - the first day of the first month of the New Year - also known as Bum Gyur Dawa (100,000 month). The lunar month goes from new moon to new moon. In this 1st month of the Tibetan New Year the karmic results of all actions both positive and negative are multiplied by 100,000. The first 15 days of Losar commemorates the miracles that the Buddha performed to instill faith and devotion in the Dharma, so these days February 21 - March 7 are considered especially auspicious for practice. |
February 22, 2023
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February 24, 2023
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February 25, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: TEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaTEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaFebruary 25, 2023 - 9:30 am The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: A Summary of the Heart Essence of a Bodhisattva’s Conduct. The Ottawa Palyul Centre is delighted to host this teaching on Zoom by Lopon Rigzin Losal, one of Namdroling’s advanced English-speaking monastic teachers. The text that Lopon will teach from, ‘The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva’, was composed by Gyalsé (Bodhisattva) Tokmé Zangpo in the 14th century. It is a concise summary in 37 verses of the heart essence of a Bodhisattva’s conduct. In taking us through this text and the commentary called “Dispelling the Darkness of Mind”, Lopon Rigsel will help us to understand what it means to be a Bodhisattva and how we can follow in the footsteps of those who walk the path that joins primordial wisdom and loving compassion. We are sure that you will connect with Lopon Rigsel’s in-depth knowledge, his enthusiasm, and concern for students who often have little opportunity to communicate informally with an authentically trained Nyingma teacher. All are welcome and can join anytime - no registration required. Click Here: Zoom Link Bio - Lopon Rigsel Donate - OTTAWA PALYUL CENTRE Text - 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva.pdf Prayers - Manjushri.pdf & Opening & Dedication Prayers Ohio.pdf |
February 26, 2023
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February 27, 2023(1 event)
MEDICINE BUDDHA – on the 8th of the Lunar monthMEDICINE BUDDHA – on the 8th of the Lunar monthFebruary 27, 2023 - Today is Medicine Buddha Day Meditational deity practice on the Medicine Buddha is carried out to pacify all physical and mental illnesses, diseases and suffering caused by all disturbing emotions such as anger, desire, pride, ignorance & jealousy. Text is available at this link: For ritual practice days, we encourage our sangha to join those Palyul Centres whose practices are led on Zoom by a resident Lama.
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February 28, 2023
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March 1, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: GURU TSOK INHOUSE - on the 10th of the Lunar monthGURU TSOK INHOUSE - on the 10th of the Lunar monthMarch 1, 2023 - 7:00 pm Happy Guru Rinpoche Day! Please feel free to join us at the Centre (Co-vid protocols still in place) we will follow NYC Centre with Khenpo Norgay & Lama Pasang - here is the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82715263353?pwd=UmZoM1ZIalJsWnR3TWZKMWg5RFcyQT09 Meeting ID: 827 1526 3353 Passcode: Guru Rigdzin Dupa with Tsok feast offering - focusing on the inner practice of Padmasambhava to purify our obstacles and to receive blessings & accomplishment from Guru Rinpoche. Tsok means “gathering together” for a spiritual feast. The practitioners come together, the food and drink to be offered to everyone is assembled, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas gather together, and finally as a result of this practice, merit and wisdom are accumulated or “gathered together” by the participants. Text is available at this link: |
March 2, 2023
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March 4, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: TEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaTEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaMarch 4, 2023 - 9:30 am The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: A Summary of the Heart Essence of a Bodhisattva’s Conduct. The Ottawa Palyul Centre is delighted to host this teaching on Zoom by Lopon Rigzin Losal, one of Namdroling’s advanced English-speaking monastic teachers. The text that Lopon will teach from, ‘The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva’, was composed by Gyalsé (Bodhisattva) Tokmé Zangpo in the 14th century. It is a concise summary in 37 verses of the heart essence of a Bodhisattva’s conduct. In taking us through this text and the commentary called “Dispelling the Darkness of Mind”, Lopon Rigsel will help us to understand what it means to be a Bodhisattva and how we can follow in the footsteps of those who walk the path that joins primordial wisdom and loving compassion. We are sure that you will connect with Lopon Rigsel’s in-depth knowledge, his enthusiasm, and concern for students who often have little opportunity to communicate informally with an authentically trained Nyingma teacher. All are welcome and can join anytime - no registration required. Click Here: Zoom Link Bio - Lopon Rigsel Donate - OTTAWA PALYUL CENTRE Text - 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva.pdf Prayers - Manjushri.pdf & Opening & Dedication Prayers Ohio.pdf |
March 5, 2023
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